Synopsis
A Seattle history professor, drawn back to his estranged family on the Oregon coast to execute his late mother's estate, is reacquainted with his best friend from childhood, with whom he has a long-awaited tryst. Caught in an accelerating series of events, he discovers aspects of his father's New Age cult which take on a dangerous and apocalyptic significance.
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Director & Writers
Dan Gildark
Director
H.P. Lovecraft
Novel
Dan Gildark
Story
Grant Cogswell
Screenplay
Grant Cogswell
Story
Cast
Jason Cottle
Russ
Casey Curran
Club Kid
Cara Buono
Dannie
Hunter Stroud
Teen Russ
Rob Hamm
Jake
Scott Patrick Green
Mike (as Scott Green)
Tori Spelling
Susan
Dennis Kleinsmith
Reverend Marsh
Joe Shapiro
Barnes
Keifer Grimm
Teen Mike
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